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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,974.87, 370,630.59 and 113,856.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,974.87, 370,630.59 and 113,856.23 is: 170,861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,974.87 : 370,630.59 = 113,856.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,974.87/370,630.59 = 113,856.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,974.87x = 370,630.59 × 113,856.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,974.87x = 42,198,602,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,602,199.69/246,974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,861.93

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